Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis

Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis

† Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis — a Early Jurassic dinosaur from China. Taxon. Discovered in China; contributes to the local paleofaunal record. Discovered in China; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201,4 to 174,7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.

Discovery & Naming

Local de descoberta China

Quick Facts

Período geológico Jurassic Early

Perguntas frequentes

When did Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis live?
Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
Where were Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis fossils found?
Fossils of Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis were found in China.

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